Like the college we serve, our mission is that students, alumni, and the general public of the northern Illinois region benefit from the critical thinking, exchange of diverse viewpoints, and cultural awareness that characterize the liberal arts and sciences.

We connect award-winning LA&S faculty with precollegiate and non-traditional students, with secondary teachers and business professionals, with Elderhostelers and world travellers, believers all in life-long education who join, enrich, and expand the NIU community.